Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research: From Question to Proposal

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Basic Steps in Planning Nursing Research: From Question to Proposal is the perfect introduction to the research process. It demonstrates how to develop an effective research plan and guides readers through all stages of the process from finding a research topic to the final written proposal. With an in-depth focus on the planning process, this text is an excellent resource for both beginners and novices in developing a research plan. The Seventh Edition continues to teach readers how to prepare an appropriate question and topic in addition to the steps necessary to formulate a conclusion. New to this edition are updated chapters, references, current information, and a renewed focus on evidence-based practice and research ethics. Included at the end of the text are proposals that engage readers in learning.

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Anita Finkelman MSN, RN-Visiting Faculty, Northeastern University School of Nursing, Nurse Consultant. Anita Finkelman has over 35 years experience in clinical practice, administration, and nursing education. She has published 8 books, one of which won an award, multiple chapters and journal articles, and internet based courses. She has lectured nationally and internationally on psychiatric-mental health nursing, administration, health policy, quality improvement, and nursing education. She has been a visiting faculty at the Hadassah School of Nursing Hebrew University, Israel. Carole Kenner PhD, RN-C, NIC, FAAN-President, Council of International Neonatal Nurses, Edmond, Oklahoma. Dr. Kenner received her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Cincinnati, Ohio. She received her Master’s of Science in Nursing with a specialty of Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist and Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and her Doctor of Nursing Science/Doctor of Philosophy from Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana. Table of Contents How to Write a Researchable Question From Question to Problem The Full and Final Research Problem Critical Review of the Literature Stating the Purpose of the Study Defining Your Terms The Research Design: Blueprint for Action Selecting the Sample Selecting a Method to Answer the Question Reliability and Validity of Measurement Ethics in Nursing Research Planning for Analysis of Data Writing the Research Proposal Appendix